NAMED ONE OF CBC BOOKS TOP 95 READER-RECOMMENDED BOOKS OF 2017
SHORTLISTED FOR 2018 KOBO EMERGING WRITER AWARD
As fifteen-year-old Joseph Carver peels back the layers of a haunted past, he finds himself lost in the shadow of his mother's unorthodox religion; desperate to uncover the truth about his father's death and the sister he never met - learning that sometimes, it is only through great loss that you can finally let go and begin to understand your own story.
This novel is hauntingly imagined and gorgeously told... The Church In The Wildwood is expertly and thoughtfully crafted, an impressive recipe of poetry and plot - it captivated me with beautiful phrasing that begged attention while twists, turns, and soul-searching characters compelled me to quickly read on...
Alanna Rusnak is a wordsmith. She is both mistress and master of her craft. Everything she puts her pen to is magical, and The Church in the Wildwood is no exception...
A hauntingly beautiful tale by Alanna Rusnak. A lesson of alienation and belonging and finding of self. Well-written with exquisite exposition, Rusnak manages to write with a naked rawness that brings out the true depths of family and spirituality in a way that pulls the reader in, eager to join in the journey.
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There is no better gift you can give an author than purchasing their book! The journey of The Church in the Wildwood began just after midnight on November 1, 2014 and it's been an arduous, rewarding road. What a thrill to see it now! And what an even bigger thrill to have you here, considering a purchase!
All proceeds from the sale of The Church in the Wildwood will go towards future creative endeavors, and it's my humble prayer that I'm able to keep pursuing my passions for a very long time!
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visiting the characters of The Church In The Wildwood 40 years later
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